- By Priyanka Koul
- Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India attended the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza as an "observer" country on Thursday. According to a list of attendees at the meeting held at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, India was represented by Charge d'affaires at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC Namgya Khampa.
Although, India has not joined the Board of Peace, which has been set up by Trump for the redevelopment of the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the numerous global leaders that the US President had invited to join the board that was announced under the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
India was among the countries not present at a January 22 ceremony in Davos where Trump unveiled the Board of Peace that seeks to work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve other global conflicts.
Meanwhile, during the meeting President Trump announced that nine members of the Board had agreed to pledge USD 7 billion towards a Gaza relief package. He also revealed that five countries had committed to deploying troops to participate in an international stabilisation force for the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania have pledged to send troops for the Gaza stabilisation force, while Egypt and Jordan have agreed to train police for the mission.
Troops will initially be deployed to Rafah, a major population centre, where the US administration hopes to first focus its reconstruction efforts.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Kuwait are the countries making pledges, according to Trump.
"Every dollar spent is an investment in stability and the hope of a new and harmonious region," said Trump, expressing his gratitude to the donors. He further stated, "The Board of Peace is showing how a better future can be built right here in this room."
While the pledged funds are considerable, they represent only a fraction of the estimated USD 70 billion required to rebuild the Palestinian territories, which have been devastated after two years of conflict.
Trump also announced that the US was committing USD 10 billion to the Board of Peace but did not clarify what the money would be used for.
Major General Jasper Jeffers, leader of the newly established International Stabilisation Force, stated that the plans include deploying 12,000 police officers and 20,000 soldiers to Gaza.
The board was initiated as part of Trump's 20-point peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza. But since the October ceasefire, Trump's vision for the board has morphed and he wants it to have an even more ambitious remit, one that will not only complete the Herculean task of bringing lasting peace between Israel and Hamas but will also help resolve conflicts around the globe.
More than 40 countries and the European Union confirmed they were sending officials to Thursday's meeting. Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are among more than a dozen countries that have not joined the board but are taking part as observers.
( With Inputs from Agency )